Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Denver, CO

1d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs and develops sprinkler systems intended to prevent or aid fires. The role includes conducting research and analysis, incorporating customer and expert feedback into designs, creating and revising models, coordinating with engineers and technicians, and supporting the development, testing, installation, repair, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. The designer also produces plumbing, as-built, site water supply, MEP, structural, and electrical drawings; interprets architectural, structural, and MEP drawings; and verifies hydraulic calculations to support adequate water delivery during a fire emergency.

The position requires following OSHA standards and company policies, participating in development meetings, keeping current with advancements in materials and software, and pursuing ongoing education. It also requires attention to detail, strong organization, patience, and three-dimensional thinking. The stated compensation is $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design.
• At least 3 years of experience utilizing CAD software.
• At least 3 years working in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Patience to see complicated projects through to completion.
• Ability to think in three dimensions.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum 2-year degree in a related field.
• A bachelor's degree or certifications.
• NICET I, II, or III certification in Water Based System Layouts.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Attend regular development meetings.
• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process.
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs and make requested revisions.
• Run simulations and stress tests on 3D models before prototyping.
• Keep up to date on advancements in material and software technologies and pursue ongoing education.
• Use material-property databases to select materials for modeling.
• Design plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supplies, and testing.
• Re-create new MEP and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Provide accurate electrical schematics based on client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications, including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.
• Analyze and verify hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in a fire emergency.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Training and career development.
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job.
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Excellent pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree